Father, you were a damn good provider. Your work ethic is one I and many others pray to have. You were a good father, even in times I didn't acknowledge it. You put things aside whenever I was in need. Even in your old age and your poor health you pushed your body to the limit even when others offered to help. They don't raise them like they raised you in today's world, and I hope that changes soon.
You're in God's hands, and I pray one day soon I'll be financially free, so you'll never have to worry about me ever again.
RIP 🙏
What needs to be understood is that your father also grew up with considerably more opportunity and freedom than follow on generations. It's easy to say "you just need to work harder" when you ignore the fact that the dollar was actually worth something back then... that said, there is value in having a work ethic as work doesn't necessarily mean monetary gains. It establishes character in that your dad was one who would help others regardless of if they paid him or not and THAT is something that can be taught regardless of economic hardship or prosperity. That yearning to help others selflessly is the core idea of Jesus and why He went to the cross.
I don't know your dad or you, but going off this post alone I assume he did at least a few things right. Sorry for your loss, however while it's okay and necessary to cry, it's also okay to laugh and celebrate the good times too... death just plain blows, but it's only the end of this life. I don't know what comes next and how we treat death is just as important as how we treat life. Sorry for your loss.